McCrorie Family Vineyard
2009 Red Wine
"Meritage"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 190
Vintage: 2009
McCrorie Family Vineyard
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
This is McCrorie Family Vineyard’s first
Meritage. We are blending hillside Cabernet
from Howell Mountain with Coombsville
Cabernet, along with Caberent Franc, Merlot
and Syrah. This wine will bring together
the robustness of mountain grapes with the
elegance of valley floor fruit.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.70000
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Massimo Monticelli
Winemaker, McCrorie Family Vineyard
My father, grandfather, and great grandfather were all winemakers. I learned from my father and grandfather at a young age. After graduate school I worked for 5 years at Silver Oak. I have been a consultant for the last 9 years.
Country born: United States
Education: BS chemistery and biology - UC Davis Irvine
Masters - Enology and vitaculture - UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let grapes express their character... from the regions, soil, and climates in which they grow like good parents guide their children. We guide each wine carefully through adolesence, gently pushing it to its full potiental, helping it to discover its identy as it matures.
Villagio Inn & Spa
6481 Washington Street
Yountville CA 94599
707-948-5087
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Villagio Inn & Spa:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Anthony Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| McCrorie Family Vineyard | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Meritage | 15 (2011) |
| Buoncristiani Family Winery | 2008 | Malbec | Napa Valley | Fratelli Fervor - Stagecoach Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | She Walks in Beauty | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
McCrorie Family Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.